noun

housing

housing, accommodation

There is a shortage of affordable housing.

There is a shortage of affordable housing.

The engine has a protective metal housing.

The engine has a protective metal housing.

((adjective)) housing affordable housing There is a shortage of affordable housing.

Synonyms: accommodation, shelter, lodging

From the verb 'to house' + the suffix '-ing', creating a noun for the concept of providing houses.

Think of 'housing' as the general system or supply of 'houses' for people to live in.

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